milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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She was introduced to Murdoch by the famous Irish milliner Philip Treacy. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 The milliner, who launched his hat brand in 2015, won the ANDAM accessories prize in 2023. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 As lore has it, Vogue first wrote about fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel in 1913, highlighting her work as a milliner, then her foray into sportswear. — Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026 His matching hat was created in collaboration with Spanish milliners Vivas Carrión. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for milliner

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliner was in 1530

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milliner

noun
mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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